Anchor & Flame
Anchor & Flame is a channel dedicated to delivering short, impactful content that inspires viewers to become better leaders in all areas of life. Grounded in Christian values, the channel combines motivational and inspirational messages with practical leadership insights. Whether you’re leading a team, a family, or simply looking to lead yourself better, each video is designed to plant seeds of faith, wisdom, and courage.
Episodes
84 episodes since 2020
PROVERBS FOR TODAY | Proverbs 2 | Wisdom in Leadership
Discover the keys to wisdom, understanding, and living a righteous life. Learn how these ancient words can guide your decisions and strengthen your faith today. 🙌Don't miss this quick dive into one of the most powerful chapters on seekin...
September 12, 2024
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3:15
REFLECT & RENEW | Praying for Kindness as Leaders
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of kindness in leadership. 🌿 As leaders, it’s easy to focus on results and decisions, but how often do we pray for a heart of kindness?🙏 Discover why praying for kindness is e...
September 10, 2024
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2:02
HIDDEN GEMS | John 5:24 | Trust and Empower Your Team
In this episode, we explore John 5:24 and its powerful message of trust and eternal life. 📖 Jesus reminds us that those who hear His word and believe have crossed over from death to life. But how can this truth empower us as leaders? Join us as...
September 08, 2024
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2:10
PROVERBS FOR TODAY | Proverbs 1 | Knowledge vs Wisdom
True wisdom starts with a solid foundation. Proverbs 1 teaches us to seek understanding, embrace discipline, and live with purpose. 🌿📖 Let's explore how these timeless principles can transform our lives today! 🙌Tap the reel and ...
September 08, 2024
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1:36
Welcome to Anchor & Flame
Anchor & Flame is a channel dedicated to delivering short, impactful content that inspires viewers to become better leaders in all areas of life. Grounded in Christian values, the channel combines motivational and inspirational messages wit...
September 06, 2024
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2:11
FREEDOM | Interview with Terrance Alfaro | Brittney Griner's Release & Social Media Craziness
My friend Terrance Alfaro posted a Facebook Live about the backlash he received on his Facebook page simply for posting a news article about Brittney Griner's release. Most of it came from Christians. His video rocked me so I invited him onto t...
December 09, 2022
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32:57
FIRE | Throwback Episode | Setting My Backyard on Fire While the House Was For Sale
This episode went BONKERS in 2020 when the podcast was called TECKtalks. While we were trying to sell our house, I set my backyard on fire. It was completely unintentional, but there was a valuable lesson to be learned.
November 25, 2022
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5:32
SQUASH THE ANTS | Six Ways To Combat Automatic Negative Thoughts & Way Too Many Seinfeld References
Humans have up to 70,000 thoughts per day -- and most of them are negative. In this episode, we discuss:Psychology behind negative thinkingPersonal stories of changing my mindsetSix methods to beat the...
November 18, 2022
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13:22
MORNINGS | Not-So-Obvious Secrets That Helped Me Quadruple My Income, Lose 85 Pounds & Strengthen Relationships
This episode is going to step on some toes -- and excuses will abound! But if you want results in your life, follow these not-so-obvious secrets. In this episode, we'll discuss:My parent's lifelong struggle to wake me u...
November 11, 2022
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14:31
GUIDANCE | Ten Pieces of Unsolicited Advice For Life
One thing I’ve noticed as I mature into adulthood is that things that seemed completely mysterious to me in my early-20s start to make a little more sense. Ten pieces of adviceBonus tip from one of my favorite comedy m...
November 05, 2022
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7:22
CONNECTION | How Loneliness Is Killing Us & Six Ways to Truly Connect With Others
Humans were designed for relationship. We can communicate with anyone in the world whenever we want -- but we're lonelier then ever before. Why is that?How we became so lonelyLoneliness literally kills our bodiesTa...
November 05, 2022
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14:34
DEBT | How Payments Became Normal, How It Changes Your Biology & How We Paid Off $100,000 in Debt
Debt is so normal today, but our bodies are sounding the alarm.In this episode, we'll dive into:History lesson on how debt was normalizedDebt changes your biology via stressCredit card points and miles are ...
November 05, 2022
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12:21
THOUGHTS | Toxic Thinking, Irrational Fear & Both Times I Thought I Had Cancer
Your thoughts have the power to change your environment -- even your body. In this episode, we talk about:When I thought I had throat cancerWhen I thought I had bone cancerHow your mind changes your DN...
November 05, 2022
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8:10
TRUTH | Who It Is, What It Isn’t & Why It’s Important To Know
Welcome to the first episode under the new name! In today's episode, we talk about:What is truth? Greek and Hebrew meaning of TruthDefinition of "my truth"Real TruthWhat all this...
November 05, 2022
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7:26
Let's Talk About Deconstruction | Pastor Chris Williams
There is a trendy new word we are hearing about in the Church -- Deconstruction. Today, we sit down with Pastor Chris Williams to discuss:What is deconstruction?Why is it so popular?Healthy vs unhealth...
March 03, 2022
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CAREER CORNER | Eight Proven Networking Techniques to Flourish in a Crowded Room
Welcome to our newest segment -- CAREER CORNER. Today, we begin with some proven methods to make new friends in a crowded room. Whether you're at a networking event, a friends party where you know very few, or at an event for the f...
February 24, 2022
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12:48
REMASTERED | How Jesus Saved Me
This is by far one of the most downloaded episodes of TECKtalks. This was originally recorded in April 2020 -- right as the world went into lockdown. Almost two years later, this episode has been remastered for easier lis...
January 24, 2022
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18:39
Slow Down to Speed Up
It's been a long time since our last episode! Thank you being so patient as we relaunch TECKtalks with a renewed vision. Today, we talk about a concept that runs counter to everything around us -- slow down to speed up. <...
January 13, 2022
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11:35
What Tragic Loss Taught Me About Friendship
On August 20, 2021, I lost a friend in a tragic motorcycle accident. Not only did I lose a friend -- a wife lost her husband, a son lost his Dad, a Dad lost his son and everyone that knew Chris lost a great friend. And although I o...
October 21, 2021
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16:33
Your Questions -- Answered!
On our first ever Q&A episode, we answer all of your questions -- funny and serious! This was so much fun. ReferencesEpisode: My Testimony, Luke 22 & What I Lear...
July 27, 2021
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33:26
Virtue Signaling vs True Virtue
Pandering politicians. Pronouns in your social media profile. "Holier than thou" postings.Although the phrase virtue signaling is fairly new, the actions have been around for along time. In this episode, we cover:
May 16, 2021
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9:27
Protecting Your Hope
"Three things will last forever -- faith, hope, and love."1 Corinthians 13:13 NLTDid you know there are different kinds of hope? In this episode, we cover:God's first command...
April 29, 2021
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9:29
The Inevitable Fall of Rachel Hollis & The "You Go, Girl" Movement
After Rachel Hollis found herself in serious hot water over a TikTok video, her attempt at an apology shows us why the movement she built was ultimately doomed to fail. In this episode, we cover:What happenedThe ac...
April 06, 2021
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BOOKS THAT CHANGED ME | The Third Option: Hope For A Racially Divided Nation by Miles McPherson
On this next installment of Books That Changed Me, we're talking through The Third Option by Miles McPherson. In this episode we discuss:Racial unrest in 2020How I found the bookWhy...
March 26, 2021
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